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Kickin' Kale Pesto Recipe

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"This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy fresh kale! This vibrant, spicy addition to pasta or just over fresh bread has a delicious kick!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep10 m
  • Cook
  • Ready In10 m
  • 1Blend kale, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and kosher salt together in a food processor until mixture has a pesto consistency, 30 to 60 seconds.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Notes:
  • The pesto will stay greener longer if the lid/plastic wrap over it's container is directly over the top, not allowing the pesto to have contact with the air.
  • Most pesto recipes call for Parmesan cheese, but for a stronger flavor, I like Romano cheese. You can also substitute walnuts for pine nuts. If you can't stand the heat, you definitely don't have to use the habanero-infused olive oil.
  • For more flavor toast your pine nuts first!
Ingredients
  • 10 servings
  • 115 cals
  • 1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup habanero-infused extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
  • 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    115
    6%
  • Fat:
    9.3
    14%
  • Carbs:
    5.2
    2%
  • Protein:
    4
    8%
  • Cholesterol:
    4
    1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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